Are you a fan of early GH's?

[Kurt Sauers]

i seem to recall several people saying they like early GH's Say ser. number 50000 to 80000 or so. I'm just throwing those numbers out there as approximates. If i remember correctly, what is it you like about them? I'm looking at one now and would like to know what draws you to them?

Thanks

[edgarspencer]

The Wood!

[Kurt Sauers]

Pictures please

[Mills]

I am a big fan of early GH grades and own 4. I think the engraving seems a bit more finished and, yes, the wood is often quite nice

[Kirk Potter]

Originally Posted by Kurt Sauers

Pictures please

A little above 80,000 my GH #85571

[Mills]

I would post pictures, but I am on my cell phone and don't know how to do it from here. Check out my album, Parker photos for some photos though

[Spin Drift]

1 frame 12's and 0 frame 16's can be found for uncrazy money.

[Rick Riddell]

I have one in the 100,000 with some nicely figured wood. Aside from the wood, what would be the difference?`

[6pt-Sika]

I've got an 1889 EH that has very nice wood . And while I like the later EH/GH engraving the early style without the oval around the birds on the sides of the action is a lot more appealing to me .

[B. Dudley]

When people talk about "early" Gs. I beleive the determining factor is the engraving pattern that does not utilize the oval on the sides.